The University of Oxford is one of the leading universities in the world, and was the first university in the English-speaking world. Students from more than 140 countries and territories make up a student population of more than 22,000.Entry to the University is very competitive, with more than five applications per place. Our distinctive college and tutorial system underpins a culture of close academic supervision and careful personal support. Our colleges and halls foster an intense interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning. 94 per cent of Oxford leavers are in employment or further study six months after graduating.